Opinion
The time for specialist No.7s has come to an end
Now that a majority of the touring squads have been named, it has become clear that the role of the openside flanker, who wears th…
John Ferguson
24 Jun 2026, 15:52
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Major change introduced to world rankings in time for Nations Championship
Other than introducing penalties for inactive unions, the rankings have largely remained unaltered since they were first used, in …
Jon Newcombe
19 Jun 2026, 2:30
Seven Wallabies, five All Blacks named in Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Year
Super Rugby Pacific has named its inaugural Team of the Year, headlined by Player of the Year (POTY) Quinn Tupaea and the man who …
Ned Lester
17 Jun 2026, 16:34
Quinn Tupaea crowned 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year
The 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Award winners have been revealed, with star Chiefs midfielder Quinn Tupaea the big winner, named Play…
Ned Lester
17 Jun 2026, 0:32
Analysis
No.1 Springboks are third-best in the World Rankings record books
The Springboks will go into the inaugural Nations Championship in July sitting proudly at the top of the rankings, with a sizeable…
Jon Newcombe
16 Jun 2026, 7:54
‘Coming into my prime’: Australia A prop joins Reds from Waratahs
Australia A prop Tom Lambert has made the move north of the New South Wales border to the Sunshine State.
Finn Morton
15 Jun 2026, 22:06
Analysis
Report: URC finalists Leinster and Bulls suffer from fan fatigue
An extensive report by The Rugby Paper into the regular-season attendances in Europe's three main leagues shows Bordeaux-Begles wa…
Jon Newcombe
15 Jun 2026, 7:08
Rising Waratah suspended for using ADHD medication without exemption
The NSW Waratahs are standing by Henry O'Donnell after the talented centre accepted an 18-month ban for an anti-doping violation.
AAP
12 Jun 2026, 23:25
'Just a year ago I had nothing': Waratahs re-sign breakout loose forward
The Waratahs have retained the services of bruising flanker Clem Halaholo for the 2027 season after a breakout campaign with the t…
Ned Lester
10 Jun 2026, 22:43
Opinion
Grading every Australian Super Rugby team's 2026 season
At the end of Super Rugby Pacific 2026, the results, the way the season ended for the Aussie sides, and the lack of Aussie sides p…
John Ferguson
10 Jun 2026, 18:04
Super Round impact report finds event doubled expected visitor spend
Christchurch reaped the rewards of bringing Super Round to New Zealand for the first time, with an economic impact report finding …
Ned Lester
09 Jun 2026, 19:30
Opinion
Why one Test Lion is touring...and another isn't: Five Scotland squad takeaways
Despite a heavy workload in the past two seasons, Finn Russell is part of Scotland's Nations Championship plans while others will …
Bryn Palmer
09 Jun 2026, 10:20
Gregor Townsend answers lingering question over Scotland star's future
Gregor Townsend expects Japan-bound Jack Dempsey to remain firmly in the mix with Scotland for next year’s World Cup.
PA
09 Jun 2026, 5:41
Two Lions missing from Scotland's Nations Championship squad
Scotland face games against Argentina, South Africa and Fiji on consecutive weekends in July in the inaugural Nations Championship…
Jon Newcombe
09 Jun 2026, 2:50
Mike Catt ends stint with Waratahs after two seasons
The process to appoint Catt's successor has begun, with pressure on the remaining Waratahs coaches after another campaign that fel…
Ned Lester
09 Jun 2026, 0:13
Opinion
The six performers of the week from Super Rugby Pacific qualifying finals
The Hurricanes extended their home winning run against Australian teams to 23 consecutive matches. This sequence began right after…
Adam Julian
07 Jun 2026, 14:23
